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The following information is a guide to help you understand where this radiator can and cannot be placed,
with special regard to bathrooms and any other potential ‘splash’ area such as a kitchen. This is not an
installation guide, therefore, for complete assurance reference should be made to the IEE Wiring Regulations
17th Edition (or the most recent Edition/amendments in place when installing this product), or a qualified
electrician. Bathrooms and potential splash areas are considered to be 'special locations' for electrical
installations because they have an increased risk of electric shock for the users, due to the proximity of water.
Firstly, it is important to understand the rating by which electrical appliances are classified. IP stands for
Ingress Protection, and relates to the standard EN 60529 - an international classification system for the
sealing effectiveness of enclosures of electrical equipment against the intrusion into the equipment of
foreign bodies (such as dust, fingers, tools) and moisture. This classification uses the letters IP followed by
two, or occasionally three further digits, and this indicates the degree of protection provided. The higher the
number, the greater the protection. The first digit relates to the degree that persons are protected against
contact with moving parts that could prove hazardous, and also the degree that equipment is protected
against solid foreign bodies intruding into the unit. The second digit is the most relevant to electric radiators,
this indicates the degree of protection against the harmful entry of various forms of moisture.
The diagram above shows a bathroom split into three clear zones: 1, 2 and 3 (Zone 3 has been withdrawn
From the 17th Edition of the regulations). Zone ‘0’ is inside the bath or shower itself, any electrical fitting
installed in this zone must be rated at least IP67, which is total immersion proof.
This product is IP24 rated, If you intend to install this radiator in a bathroom or a potential splash area, to
ensure compliance with the current regulations and personal safety, it must be positioned outside zone 2.
In addition, installation must be compliant with the latest IEE regulations, which includes the stipulation that
the electric supply circuit of the radiator must be protected by a 30 mA RCD protected circuit, the opening
distance between the contacts must be greater than 3mm, and the circuit must be easily accessible. Briefly
explained, all electrical connections, switching and installation must be fully compliant with all current
regulations regarding the installation of electrical appliances in a bathroom or a potential splash area,
therefore, we strongly advise that only a qualified electrician should install this unit in such an area.
Power supply for single-phase current 230V ~ 50 Hz. The connection must be made in compliance with the
regulations in force; before connecting the electric resistance to the line, check the voltage and power values
indicated on the data plate.
Therefore,
connection to Earth is prohibited. The cable contains the
following colour coded wires: (BROWN = LIVE/LINE)
(GREY or BLUE = NEUTRAL) (BLACK = PILOT WIRE). The
black wire is a signal wire for connection to an external
pilot wire programmer, do not connect it to any EARTH,
LIVE or NEUTRAL terminal, this will at some time destroy
the thermostat. If not used, it must be properly insulated.
Rated - only install outside Zone 2